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- The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Blocking Shots in Basketball - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2021 from Gabe RodriguezThe art of shot-blocking has seen many changes throughout basketball history; today it stands as a skill that's not often seen, largely due to its drawbacks. However, blocking still holds some value, even if only for the sheer spectacle of tactically smacking the ball away from ...
Views: 466 - The Three Strongest Dribbles To Develop Strong Handles - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2021 from Gabe RodriguezIt's tough enough already to keep possession of the basketball and move around while having a defender on you. Add to that scenario the fact that you can barely maneuver the ball around yourself without incurring a violation or losing the ball altogether, and things are gonna start to look ...
Views: 428 - Best Plyometric Exercises For Increasing Your Vertical Jump - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Gabe RodriguezWhen it comes to the subject of vertical jump development, there is no better set of exercises to choose from than plyometrics. These jump-specific movements incorporate the act of jumping into the workout in some form, either as the main action or an additional one. This makes these ...
Views: 461 - A Look At The Highest Vertical Jump Records - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Gabe RodriguezJumping isn’t necessarily seen as much of an important statistic when looking at athletes, much less a category worth defining as a sport. Realistically, these statements couldn’t be farther from the truth as the field of jump training has seen growth in recent years. Although it might not be ...
Views: 640 - The Magic of Mental Toughness in Sports - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from Gabe RodriguezAlthough you may not think it, mental toughness plays a critical role when it comes to your performance in a game. Regardless of whether it's chess or basketball, there’s progress to make and benefits to enjoy from developing a sharper and stronger mentality. Mental toughness also goes a long ...
Views: 534 - Athletic Training Gear | What It Does for Your Training Performance - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Gabe Rodriguez“What’s up with all the extra gear they’re wearing?” If you have ever seen people training, this thought has likely crossed your mind. While at a public place or at work, your appearance, and the way in which you present yourself is often a case of accepting the social standards that have arisen ...
Views: 401 - How To Go About Dunking In Basketball - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Gabe RodriguezDunks are exhilarating to witness in-game, but the impact they leave travels even past screens when watching them in a replay. Although they aren't necessarily any better than their lay-up counterpart when it comes to the score, the real value comes in how entertaining they are. Not to ...
Views: 468(1 vote) - Pull-ups vs Chin-ups | What Everyone Seems to Miss - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2020 from Gabe RodriguezPull-ups and chin-ups, what's the difference between the two, and more importantly, is one better than the other? You've likely already had this discussion with another person, or at least heard of the topic, where one pulling technique is pinned against another. The problem here is that most ...
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